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19thc Original Painted Game  Board From New England
19thc Original Painted Game  Board From New England

19thc Original Painted Game Board From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original mustard painted on a black painted base trimmed in red pin striped.The condition is very good and a undisturbed surface.

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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Game Boards

Materials

Wool, Paint

Word Game with Chalk Board and Dated 1917
Word Game with Chalk Board and Dated 1917

Word Game with Chalk Board and Dated 1917

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This double sided word game is signed and dated 1917 by the maker. Pat dates 3/13/1917 9/18/1917.

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1910s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Game Boards

Materials

Wood

19thc Leather Top Game Board
19thc Leather Top Game Board

19thc Leather Top Game Board

$940Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Leather Top Game Board

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Fantastic leather covered & painted on wood frame game board box / false book.This fine leather is all original painted interior and exterior.

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Game Boards

Materials

Leather, Wood

Round Folk Art Game Board From Haiti
Round Folk Art Game Board From Haiti

Round Folk Art Game Board From Haiti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This folky handmade and inlaid round game board was made in Haiti in the mid-20th century. It is reversible and in good condition.

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Mid-20th Century Haitian Adirondack Unknown Game Boards

Materials

Wood

19thc Leather Top Game Boards Box
19thc Leather Top Game Boards Box

19thc Leather Top Game Boards Box

$716Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Leather Top Game Boards Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

There are 2 measurements to provide open and closed.This most unusual leather bound game board box in original painted surface. Closed - 14.5 8.5 3 open 17.5 15 1.5

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Inlaid Game Board, Oversize C. 1930
Inlaid Game Board, Oversize C. 1930

Inlaid Game Board, Oversize C. 1930

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine large over size game board is inlaid walnut & pine combo. It has an inner inlaid border and picture frame molding. The condition is very good.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Game Boards

Materials

Pine

19th C Checkerboard Game Board
19th C Checkerboard Game Board

19th C Checkerboard Game Board

$780Sale Price|20% Off

19th C Checkerboard Game Board

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th C original painted checkerboard game board.

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Unknown Game Boards

Materials

Wood

20th C Folk Art Game Board
20th C Folk Art Game Board

20th C Folk Art Game Board

$1,036Sale Price|20% Off

20th C Folk Art Game Board

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original surface game board.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Game Boards

Materials

Wood

19th Century Slate Paint Decorated Game Board
19th Century Slate Paint Decorated Game Board

19th Century Slate Paint Decorated Game Board

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic all original paint decorated game board is in fine condition with minor end chips or marks but does not detract from its amazing beauty and condition.

Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Game Boards

Materials

Slate

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Unknown game boards for sale on 1stDibs.

Unknown game boards are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown game boards, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 13 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original game boards by Unknown were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown game boards can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $395 and can go as high as $15,134, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,205.
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